Finance Committee
Regular MeetingAurora, IL · August 25, 2022
Minutes
City Hall - 2nd Floor
City of Aurora Council Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday
August 25, 2022
3:00 PM
Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins
Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be
physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being
called to order. Please contact the Aldermen’s office at (630) 256-3020 with
questions.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Carl Franco called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Chairperson Carl Franco, Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins, Alderwoman Shweta
Baid, Alderman Edward Bugg and Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-0648 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on
August 11, 2022.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that the minutes be accepted and filed. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
PUBLIC COMMENT
No registered speakers.
AGENDA
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22-0634 A Resolution to authorize the renovation of existing office space at the
Aurora Police Department, and for the purchase and installation of the
equipment necessary to accommodate the Critical Incident Intelligence
Center.
Presented by Lt. Greg Spaeth, Aurora Police Department.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0584 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Sales Tax Revenue Sharing
Agreement with Napleton Aurora Imports, Inc. for a new Genesis car
dealership.
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development, and Chris Minick, Finance.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
Nayes: 2
22-0586 A Resolution to execute a Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement with
Napleton Aurora Imports, Inc. to update their current Hyundai dealership .
Presented by Trevor Dick, Economic Development and Chris Minick, Finance.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Baid, seconded by Alderman Bugg, that
this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 3
Nayes: 2
22-0674 Presentation on the Availability and Disparity Study performed by Griffin
and Strong, PC.
Presented by Dr. Vince Eagan, Griffin & Strong, P.C.; Rita McNeil Danish, Esq.; Alex
Voigt, Mayor's Office; Jolene Coulter, Purchasing.
This Reports/Studies was forwarded with no recommendation to the
Committee of the Whole.
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22-0568 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering
Agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of
$392,257.00, and the appropriation of $400,000.00 of REBUILD Illinois
Bond Funds for the Indian Trail Signal - Edgelawn to Highland Project .
Presented by Tim Weidner, Engineering.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bugg,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0569 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with
the State of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 1 Preliminary Engineering
Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company in the not to exceed amount
of $570,513.00, and the appropriation of $600,000.00 of REBUILD
Illinois Bond Funds for the New York Street Bridge Project .
Presented by Tim Weidner, Engineering.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bugg,
that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0656 A Resolution authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (Cigna) for PPO and Value
HSA(HDHP) Group Health, Prescription Benefits Management (PBM),
Flexible Spending, Dental, Vision, C.O.B.R.A. and Stop Loss Plan
Administration for period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 .
Presented by Elizabeth Coronado, Human Resources, and Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's
Office.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0657 A Resolution establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective
January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 .
Presented by Elizabeth Coronado, Human Resources, and Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's
Office.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
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22-0659 A Resolution establishing Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage HMO
(BCBS) for Group Health Care Services for the period of January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2023 .
Presented by Elizabeth Coronado, Human Resources, and Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's
Office.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0660 A Resolution establishing OAP and Value HSA(HDHP) Health Insurance
Plans and Rates Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 .
Presented by Elizabeth Coronado, Human Resources, and Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's
Office.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 4
Nayes: 1
22-0665 A Resolution authorizing Sun Life Insurance to provide life insurance
services for January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 .
Presented by Elizabeth Coronado, Human Resources, and Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's
Office.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
22-0666 A Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Humana to Administer a
Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period
of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 .
Presented by Elizabeth Coronado, Human Resources, and Alex Alexandrou, Mayor's
Office.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns, seconded by Vice Chair
Jenkins, that this agenda item be recommended for approval. The motion
carried.
Ayes: 5
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22-0681 Acceptance of the 2021 Annual Financial Reports for the City, TIF funds,
and Single Audit and GATA Reports .
Presented by Linda Read, Finance, and Jim Savio, Sikish, LLP.
This Reports/Studies was forwarded with no recommendation to the
Committee of the Whole.
22-0680 Video Gaming Fees
Presented by Chris Minick, Finance.
Alderwoman Hart-Burns left the meeting at 4:22 p.m. with Alderman Bugg. Alderman
Bugg returned to the meeting at 4:24 p.m. Alderwoman Hart-Burns did not return.
This Information/Discussion Only was discussed and filed.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jenkins, seconded by Alderwoman Baid,
that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. Chairperson Carl Franco
adjourned the meeting at 4:54 p.m.
Ayes: 4
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS -
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate
in a public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the
scheduled meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place,
Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org. Every
effort will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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Agenda
City Hall - 2nd Floor Council
City of Aurora Chambers
44 East Downer Place
Aurora, IL
Finance Committee
Agenda - Final Chairperson Carl Franco
Vice Chair Sherman Jenkins
Thursday Alderwoman Shweta Baid
Alderman Edward J. Bugg
August 25, 2022 Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
3:00 PM
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be
physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being
called to order. Please contact the Aldermen’s office at (630) 256-3020 with
questions.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
22-0648 Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on August 11,
2022.
PUBLIC COMMENT
AGENDA
22-0584 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Sales Tax Revenue Sharing
Agreement with Napleton Aurora Imports, Inc. for a new Genesis car dealership.
22-0586 A Resolution to execute a Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement with Napleton
Aurora Imports, Inc. to update their current Hyundai dealership.
22-0674 Presentation on the Availability and Disparity Study performed by Griffin and
Strong, PC.
22-0568 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering
Agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of
$392,257.00, and the appropriation of $400,000.00 of REBUILD Illinois Bond
Funds for the Indian Trail Signal - Edgelawn to Highland Project.
22-0569 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the State
of Illinois, the execution of a Phase 1 Preliminary Engineering Agreement with
Alfred Benesch & Company in the not to exceed amount of $570,513.00, and the
appropriation of $600,000.00 of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for the New York
Street Bridge Project.
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22-0634 A Resolution to authorize the renovation of existing office space at the Aurora
Police Department, and for the purchase and installation of the equipment
necessary to accommodate the Critical Incident Intelligence Center.
22-0656 A Resolution authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with Cigna Health
and Life Insurance Company (Cigna) for PPO and Value HSA(HDHP) Group
Health, Prescription Benefits Management (PBM), Flexible Spending, Dental,
Vision, C.O.B.R.A. and Stop Loss Plan Administration for period January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2023.
22-0657 A Resolution establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective January 1,
2023 to December 31, 2023.
22-0659 A Resolution establishing Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage HMO (BCBS) for
Group Health Care Services for the period of January 1, 2023 through December
31, 2023.
22-0660 A Resolution establishing OAP and Value HSA(HDHP) Health Insurance Plans
and Rates Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
22-0665 A Resolution authorizing Sun Life Insurance to provide life insurance services for
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
22-0666 A Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Humana to Administer a Medicare
Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period of January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2023.
22-0681 Acceptance of the 2021 Annual Financial Reports for the City, TIF funds, and
Single Audit and GATA Reports.
22-0680 Video Gaming Fees
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
THIS MEETING AGENDA SHALL ALSO SERVE AS NOTICE THAT A MAJORITY OF A
QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS MAY ATTEND
OR PARTICIPATE IN THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. NO OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL SHALL OCCUR AT THIS COMMITTEE MEETING. MINUTES OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE
COMMITTEE MEETING AND ANY MEETING OF THE MAJORITY OF THE QUORUM OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME AND LOCATION.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR CURRENT AGENDAS -
https://www.aurora-il.org/985/City-Council-Agendas-Minutes
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Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a
public meeting should contact the Aldermen's Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled
meeting. The Aldermen's Office can be reached in person at 60 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via
telephone at 630-256-3020 or email at aldermensoffice@aurora-il.org. Every effort will be made to allow
for meeting participation.
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